Experience

PeoplesChoice Credit Union

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • May 2023 - Present

  Saco, Maine, United States



Aero Heating & Ventilating, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2022

  Establish and manage all HR operations, including compliance, employee relations and counseling, compensation, benefits administration, payroll, and advisement of management on best practices. Build the HR function from the ground up to be a strategic partner and advisor, with attention to the company’s mission, vision, values, and strategic planning. Lead, support, and implement strategic and operational initiatives while providing HR support to employees and management. Aided in transition… Show more Establish and manage all HR operations, including compliance, employee relations and counseling, compensation, benefits administration, payroll, and advisement of management on best practices. Build the HR function from the ground up to be a strategic partner and advisor, with attention to the company’s mission, vision, values, and strategic planning. Lead, support, and implement strategic and operational initiatives while providing HR support to employees and management. Aided in transition from family-owned company to 100% ESOP, including employee education and buy-in, changes to retirement plans, and succession planning. Implement processes and programs to enhance employee success, such as onboarding, performance management, and compensation systems. - Building value and trust in the HR function to be seen as a trusted partner and go-to resource, - Redesigning the benefit contribution structure to simultaneously meet compliance requirements, consideration of employee cost, and company needs, and - Transitioned payroll and HRIS system to ADP Workforce Now to enhance compliance and streamline processes. Show less



Sterling Rope Co.

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Generalist

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2017

  Biddeford, ME Established and managed all HR operations, including recruitment and onboarding, training and development, performance management, and compliance. Handled employee relations and counseling, compensation, benefits administration, payroll, and advisement of management on best practices. Building the HR function included developing policies, practices, and procedures, strong attention to compliance, and aligning systems with company vision, structure, and needs. - Enhancing the… Show more Established and managed all HR operations, including recruitment and onboarding, training and development, performance management, and compliance. Handled employee relations and counseling, compensation, benefits administration, payroll, and advisement of management on best practices. Building the HR function included developing policies, practices, and procedures, strong attention to compliance, and aligning systems with company vision, structure, and needs. - Enhancing the performance management system, - Centralizing, organizing, and formalizing the recruiting process, and - Creating and implementing a comprehensive onboarding program to increase retention and success. Show less



Avesta Housing

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Oct 2016

  Portland, Maine Area Responsible for administering all human resource functions, including employee relations, benefits and compensation, staff training and leadership development programs, payroll, onboarding, and recruitment. Update, maintain, and implement human resource policies and procedures and oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Restructured performance evaluation system. - Established staff leadership development series to promote training and growth. - Focused on… Show more Responsible for administering all human resource functions, including employee relations, benefits and compensation, staff training and leadership development programs, payroll, onboarding, and recruitment. Update, maintain, and implement human resource policies and procedures and oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Restructured performance evaluation system. - Established staff leadership development series to promote training and growth. - Focused on diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts. - Transitioned payroll system and 401K provider. - Reorganized onboarding process to maximize understanding of agency, mission, and core values. Show less



Yankee Ford Sales & Svc

• Payroll and Benefits Administrator

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  South Portland, ME


Listen Up LLC
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Human Resources

  • 2008 - 2010

Argo Marketing Group, Inc.
• Office/Account Manager

  • 2006 - 2008

Arnold Worldwide
• United States
• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Compliance Coordinator

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005